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Ethnicity on Common App?

This is kind of a weird question, but I assumed it be best to get some clarity! For context, my parents were born in Nigeria and immigrated to the U.S. a few years before I was born, meaning that I’ve …

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How to start college search

I am a rising senior and trying to build my lost of colleges that I plan on applying to. I want to do premed with a major in a biological science. How do I even start the college sewrch process and wh …

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Extracurricular activities

Hi! I’m currently a Junior and I do not have any extracurricular activities on my list. The only things that I would consider a “extracurricular activity” is the fact that I am captain of my Track and …

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What is the difference between graduating with a double major and a dual degree?

I am a student at American University and currently working towards a double major and just realized that I won't be actually graduating with two degrees. I wanted to know how exactly this would affec …

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Is it worth it to apply to specific scholarships for schools?

My top school is too expensive for me, and I don't think I will receive any financial aid. I want to apply to a scholarship within the school, but it seems like it would be a lot of work...and I don't …

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I've written my common app essay about baking, is it okay that I've mentioned my eating disorder?

My essay is about how my love of/relationship with baking has changed over time. Part of my essay describes the way it changed once I developed an eating disorder. I don't mean to make it the focus of …

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Is a collage consltant needed?

I am an indian student want to get elite collages,is a collage consultant really needed? cuz i can't afford 8000$,and if you ever enroll in any collage admission consulting please share you experience …

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Extracurricular activities

As an international student in Africa, what are the extracurricular activities I can participate in to improve my chances of getting into top tier schools?

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I'm from India and in 12th grade, what do I need(gpa, sat, extra curriculars,ap,etc)for Lehigh,etc?

Hi I'm currently in 12th grade and I'm from India, looking for universities such as Lehigh , colgate , Vassar and these sort of universities which not only provides good financial aid but are also gre …

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SAT center cancelled in Fall 2020

My son's test center got cancelled again for the Fall 2020, and the next date he could find seats will be Oct date. However, he has been preparing the SAT since March when it was first cancelled. Last …

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Are internships a place to learn or a place to apply knowledge?

When applying for internships as a high school student how much prior knowledge should I have? For example if I were to apply for a medical research internship, would taking Biology and Anatomy be a s …

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Please help.

I've recently moved back to the USA. I left when I was in second grade and I repeated a year in the country I was moving to so I could learn the language so I should have finished school by now but no …

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Any ways to get involved with research during Covid?

Are there any ways I can get involved with research during covid-19 so that I can boost my application? Would it be feasible to still volunteer at labs? I'm a rising senior by the way.

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How to bolster college applications during Gap year? Should I re-do Essays for new applications?

What can I do to bolster my college applications after a gap year, I am currently a homeless student and amidst the pandemic I do not know what I can do to help my application. So far I plan to gain e …

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How does demonstrated interest work?

On that note, what does the new demonstrated interest tab in CV do?

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When I am writing a common app essay can I talk about something that is in another area of my application?

I am working on my common apps right now and I am planning to write about something that is in my volunteering part of my application. In my essay, I plan on talking about how I have changed as a pers …

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11 grade coming this year, I don't know where to start.

1. I need help studying and I don't know how to start can you guys help me out in how should I study and focus more?

2. What should I write my common essay about I don't know any topics to start?

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Should I be submitting supplementals? (both instrumental and vocal)

Sooooo... I am a rising senior and I'm pretty confused about whether or not I should be submitting portfolios to my colleges. I play acoustic guitar and electric bass, I also sing. I have absolutely n …

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Editing your chosen demonstrated interest schools on CollegeVine

I just discovered the new demonstrated interest feature on here and added my top two schools. However, I assumed that I would be able to edit my choice, so I clicked submit, and now I am unable to add …

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Can I add zooniverse program as research work in my college application

Zooniverse is program by NASA to help NASA astronomers to discover the planets, galaxies etc.

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